XX Chair by Luc d 'Hanis + Sofie Lachaert
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Dutch design collective <a href="http://www.droog.com/">Droog</a> broke some bad news at this year's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/milan-furniture-fair/">Milan Furniture Fair</a>: around <b>500</b> dutch companies go bankrupt every month. The good news is Droog has saved <b>5139</b> of their products from liquidation sales to be used as raw material for new products. The exhibition showcased creative re-interpretations of found products by 14 designers from different parts of the world.

Marian Bantjes gave 80 folding chairs new life with her exquisite detailing.

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Happy Wallet by Stefan Sagmeister

Stefan Sagmeister printed 448 black leather wallets with gold words that unfold to say “Money does not make me happy”.

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Vase by Tejo Remy

Tejo Remy who combined various pieces of glassware to create huge centerpieces.

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Glasses by Roelof Mulder

Roelof Mulder repurposed old glasses with fresh new graphic designs.

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Droog Sign

A sign pointing to the Droog exhibition.

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Onno, Ed, Ms. Teaspoon and the King of Gold by Ed Annink

Ed Annink created a fairytale narrative for a set of silverware where Onno, the spoon sometimes becomes a candle holder, Ed, the knife transforms into a little mirror for the eyes, Ms. Teaspoon, the little spoon becomes an icon for tools, and the King of Gold is a fork with golden teeth.

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Read Before You Eat Table by Marian Bantjes

Marian Bantjes inscribed an old table to say: "Get up from this table and go make a contribution to Doctors Without Borders. Donate enough that it hurts a little. Then come back to this table and enjoy your meal. Really, really enjoy your meal."

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100 blue containers

Items that were not selected by designers to be repurposed were given a special blue treatment.

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Tejo Remy Vase

A centerpiece made from glassware by Tejo Remy.

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Mouthwatering Spoon by Marije Vogelzang

A wooden spoon with a mouth-watering coating, invented by eating designer Marije Vogelzang.

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Saved by Droog

Ted Noten's bomb-shaped candles.

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Three Stars bomb! by Atelier Ted Noten

Three Stars Bomb! candle by Atelier Ted Noten

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Milan Droog

XX Chair by Luc d 'Hanis + Sofie Lachaert

Dutch design collective Droog broke some bad news at this year's Milan Furniture Fair: around 500 dutch companies go bankrupt every month. The good news is Droog has saved 5139 of their products from liquidation sales to be used as raw material for new products. The exhibition showcased creative re-interpretations of found products by 14 designers from different parts of the world.